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Exhibitor Services Manual

This is your Online Exhibitor Services Manual, which has been designed to make exhibiting as hassle-free as possible.  By reading the manual thoroughly and completing the enclosed forms by the deadlines indicated, your exhibiting experience will be simplified and you will minimize on-site delays.  Pay attention to the Deadlines Checklist for upcoming deadlines to SAVE MONEY!

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ASAP   Sponsorship Opportunities
July 8   Official Show Program Listings
July 27   Official Show Program Advertising Reservations Due
July 27   Lead Retrieval – Early Bird Rate - RCS
Aug. 7   Exhibitor Liability Certificates of Insurance Due
Aug. 14   Hospitality Suite Reservations
Aug. 15   Arrival of LCL Sea Freight to Chicago Terminal
Aug. 17   Official Show Program Advertising Materials and Artwork Due
Aug. 17   2009 Pre-Registered Attendee List
Aug. 17   Arrival of FCL Sea Freight to Chicago Port
Aug. 18   Exhibitor Appointed Contractor Forms Due
Aug. 18                       
Freeman Discount Price Deadlines: Furnishings & Accessories, Carpet, Booth Packages, Booth Cleaning, Furniture & Freight Packages, Rental Exhibits, Display Labor, Graphics & Hanging Signs
Aug. 18   Advance Shipments: 1st Day Warehouse Accepts Freight
Aug. 22   Housing Reservations Due
Aug. 24   Arrival of Air Freight to Indianapolis (IND) Airport
Aug. 24   Telephone Service – Indiana Convention Center
Aug. 31   Lead Retrieval – Advance Rate - RCS
Aug. 31   Booth Catering - Centerplate
Aug. 31   Internet Service – Smart City
Aug. 31   Electrical Service/Lighting – Indiana Convention Center
Aug. 31   Air, Water & Drain – Indiana Convention Center
Aug. 31   Exhibitor Booth Layouts Submitted to Show Mngt. for Approval
Sept. 1   Exhibitor Booth Personnel Registrations Due
Sept. 3   Advance Shipments: Last Day Warehouse Accepts Freight
Sept. 4   Security Guard – ESG Security
Sept. 4   Floral Orders Due – Teasley’s Convention Florist
Sept. 8   Audio Visual & Computer Rental
Sept. 10-14   Direct Shipments Accepted at the Indiana Convention Center
Sept. 10   Exhibit Installation - Begins 12:30pm
Sept. 14   Exhibit Installation – Complete 1:00pm
Sept. 15-17   AGMA’s Gear Expo 2009 Open
Sept. 17   Exhibit Dismantle – Begins 6:00pm
Sept. 18   Exhibit Dismantle – Complete by 3:00pm
Sept. 30-Oct.15
  2009 Post-Show Attendee List
General Information
  • Exhibit Location
  • Facility Specifications
  • Show Hours
  • Exhibit Installation Hours
  • Exhibit Dismantling Hours
  • Booth Equipment & Carpet
  • IKON Business Center
  • Safety Inspection
  • Security
  • Exhibitors Meeting
  • Official Contractors

Important Forms & Flyers

Registration, Hotel & Travel Information
  • Exhibitor Registration
  • Exhibitor Pre-Registration
  • On-Line Exhibitor Pre-Registration
  • Conference Registration Form Explanation
  • Attendee Lead Follow-Up System
  • Hotel Information
  • Hospitality Suites
  • Driving Directions

Important Forms & Flyers

Marketing Opportunities
  • Pre-Show Marketing
  • Marketing Support
  • Official Show Program Profiles
  • Complimentary Exhibit Hall Guest Passes
  • Pre-Registrant & Post-Show Mailing Lists
  • Sponsorship Opportunities

Important Forms & Flyers

Rules and Regulations
  • General
  • Age Restrictions
  • Exhibitor Liability Insurance
  • Gear Expo 2009 Exhibit Display Regulations
  • Dimensions
  • Display Regulations - Linear/Standard Booth
  • Display Regulations - Peninsula Booth
  • Display Regulations - Split Island Booth
  • Display Regulations - Island Booth
  • Display Regulations - Extended Header Booth
  • Hanging Signs
  • Installation Exclusions
  • Unfinished Areas
  • Storage of Crates, Cartons & Extra Materials
  • Electrical
  • Fire Safety Regulations
  • Balloons
  • Smoking
  • Facility Equipment
  • Peel-Off Labels, Stickers, Tape
  • Good Neighbor Policy
  • Product Demonstrations
  • Literature Disbursements & Surveys
  • Lighting & Sound Regulations
  • Selling (Cash & Carry Policy)
  • Photography Regulations
  • Food & Beverage
  • Gratuities
  • Music Licensing
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Equipment Removal Passes
  • Special Work Permits
  • Use of Exhibitor Appointed Contractors (EAC’s)
  • How to Obtain Authorization to Use an EAC
  • Rules & Regulations Governing EAC’s

Important Forms & Flyers

FREEMAN is the official General Service Contractor.  Click here to access the Freeman Online Services Center and Order Forms.  Please note: if you have exhibited in another show where Freeman was the general service contractor, your previous user name and password is valid to access the Gear Expo 2009 order forms and service center.  If you are new to Freeman, you will need to create a user name and password.

Important Forms & Flyers

 
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